Hormone Replacement for Women

While modern Restorative Medicine Doctors are still puzzled about the exact reasons many Americans face issues related to hormone imbalance and hormone replacement therapy – debating whether it’s a part of the extended aging process or a side effect of poor exercise and nutrition – the fact remains, these conditions affect the daily lives of women across the country.

However, first we need to help our patients identify the underlying cause of their symptoms:

Imbalances

Estrogen imbalance

While commonly thought of as one hormone, estrogen is part of a family of “feminine” hormones that do more than simply control the menstrual cycle:

They also create the female shape and help keep skin smooth and unwrinkled.

Estrogen hormones have even been linked to lowering the risk that women will face heart disease, osteoporosis and certain joint conditions.

Due to these benefits, those who experience a drop in estrogen may even see increased wrinkles, hair loss and decreased sexual desire, and while most common in older women, younger women may occasionally experience these symptoms as a result of an estrogen imbalance.

Progesterone imbalance

A dominant hormone during pregnancy, the main job of progesterone is preparing an egg for fertilization.

However, it also prevents the side effects of hormonal shifts such as PMS, bloating, migraines and irritability.

Common side effects of a progesterone deficiency include painful, swollen breasts, bloating and irritability during the period.

Additionally, those with this condition could experience swelling in their hands, feet and face and take on an aggressive look that detracts from their beauty.

Testosterone imbalance

Testosterone, like estrogen, is often misunderstood, as it plays a vital role in the health of both men and women.

For women, testosterone facilitates the development of bones and muscles, and as such, it can help elderly women fight bone loss, weight loss and other aspects of the aging process when administered as part of a broader Restorative Medical treatment.